Howto network manager applet (nm-applet) in xubuntu to switch wireless networks
First make sure you have a "System Tray" applet on of your panels otherwise the applet won't show up. Xubuntu provides one by default in the right part of the upper panel. So normally this should be ok.
Install the packages from the terminal:
sudo apt-get install network-manager network-manager-gnome
Go to Settings>Autostarted Applications:
- click "+ Add"
- type in these values:
- name = "network applet"
- command = "nm-applet --sm-disable &"
Note: Info found on Ubuntu forum post of Aug. 18th 2006.